*Achieve Clinical Research conducts Clinical Trials in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information about getting started with a Diabetes Clinical Trial, please visit our website or contact us directly at (205) 380-6434 BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a multi-organ disease characterized by defective insulin action in the liver, adipose tissue and skeletal muscle and a relative impairment of insulin secretion capacity. At diagnosis, subjects with T2DM have only 50% of their beta-cell function remaining and with progressing disease patients ...

Alexandra Parker is a 6th grade student that represents the qualities inspired by the nationally growing small-schools educational model. Alexandra's outstanding accomplishments epitomize the potential that the Grauer School in Encinitas is renowned for cultivating and that results in an increasing record number of unsolicited merit scholarships offered to Grauer graduates annually. Encompassing the core of the small schools movement (personalized, all-inclusive, self-goverened schools serving no more than 350 students), the successful technique has motivated Alexandra ...

Local flower fields and greenhouses inspired the design for Encinitas Fire Station #2, which was unveiled to the public on Feb. 22 and has been serving the community since early January. Located at 618 Birmingham Dr. in Encinitas, the facility designed by San Diego firm domusstudio architecture replaced the outdated Fire Station #2 building. The new fire station is highly visible along Interstate 5 in Encinitas, and is located just east of the previous station site. According to domusstudio architect Wayne Holtan, the single-story, 6,330 square-foot building—with ...

Julienne Johnson's latest body of work continues her exploration of communication and connectivity through her mixed media paintings on exhibit at LA Artcore - Brewery Annex, March 3 - 30, 2013. The opening reception and conversation with the artist will commence on Sunday, March 3rd. Johnson has coordinated a closing reception and poetry reading: SPOKEn WORD & PAINT, featuring acclaimed writers, Peter Frank (international art critic, curator, poet) and Jack Grapes (award winning poet, playwright, actor, teacher). The poetry reading will coincide with the closing of ...

DCS Industries, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is proud to announce the addition of CAL Double Bolt Locks to their selection of home and pool safety products. According to the manufacturer, "The CAL Double-Bolt Lock works by securing the door to the frame at two security points and preventing any movement of the door. With its double locking action the CAL Double-Bolt Lock makes it virtually impossible to remove the door by lifting it off its track." DCS Industries is currently offering a discounted price on purchase and installation of the CAL Double-Bolt Lock. Normally ...

Savory bars offer the flavor variety and lower-sugar options consumers are demanding in their nutrition bars Journey Bar shook up the bar aisle in 2012 when it broke away from the typical sweet nutrition bar flavors and launched its line savory flavored bars. Now, Journey Bar is excited to announce significant changes to their product line, including: new flavors, a new softer and chewier texture, and more protein! Additionally, Journey Bars are now all vegan and gluten-free. Journey Bar is set to debut their new and improved line at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, ...

Apricot Lane, a popular national boutique featuring celebrity-inspired affordable fashions for the everyday woman, is expanding its footprint in the Southeast with three stores planned for the Charlotte market. The chain, which operates under the franchise company Country Visions and has its corporate office in California, previously had one store in the area, located in Huntersville's Birkdale Village. That store closed in early February and was revamped under new ownership. It will officially reopen by this Friday, March 1. All visitors to the new Huntersville store ...

Social entrepreneurs are individuals with innovative solutions to societyâEUR s most pressing social problems. What does it take to be one, and what are the challenges? Students from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland will have the opportunity to ask greeNEWit Co-Founder Josh Notes at the Creating Value Social Enterprise Symposium on March 1, 2013 at the Stamp Student Union. Notes is one of five social entrepreneurs who are tackling issues ranging from education to the environment. He will be leading the "Storytellers: From the ...

The TharpeRobbins Company, a global leader in managed employee rewards and recognition, recently completed the U.S. Department of Commerce's Safe Harbor privacy protection certification process. Safe Harbor certification is a program developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce in consultation with the European Commission to assist U.S. companies in complying with the European Union's Directive on Data Protection. Requiring adherence to seven key principles relating to data access, transfer and security, certification provides the public with an assurance that participating ...

Melanic Tees debuts New Tee's for Spring Tribal Coolection 2013 Los Angeles, CALI Native Annae Padilla aka Api creator of Melanic Tees Coolection will be debuting her New Tees for her Coolection of Cool, Feminine Tees featuring fluency, tribal designs and Indigenous patterns. "I was inspired to do a Tee line specifically for Women&girls of color because I feel there is a definite absence of Models Keen to Native, Indigenous Melaninated People. I am very conscious of the Fashion World that uses "tribal or native" designs for seasonal or recreational ...

Cover Me is a "Behind the Music" series based in Austin, Texas. It will feature a group of musicians and singers collectively known as "The Cover Kings". The show is currently running a campaign on Kickstarter.com. This musical biography will explore some of the the greatest hit songs of our time and the artists that made them famous. Cover Me will examine some 90 iconic artists ranging from ABBA to ZZ Top, relate the story of the song and the artist - and then create a modern interpretation of the material. Combining new music technology and Austin's ...

Chrome Creative Group (CCG) offers clients a multitude of tools to help boost brand identity and awareness; from logo design/ redesign, logo animation, website design (HTML, PHP and Java) to business card design. Additionally, CCG provides brand-consultive services to firms, organizations, and individuals supporting re-branding, marketing, and advertising activities. All together these tools enhance an organization's market impact and subsequent sales/profit. For information on business services offered by CCG, please call 407-601-3686. On February 26th, 2013 Chrome ...

When Mennonite Girls Can Cook released in 2011, the authors had no idea that there would be such an outpouring of support from their faithful readers, or that the book would become a Canadian bestseller. With readers around the world ready for a second course, Herald Press is pleased to announce the May 2013 release of Celebrations. Drawing on the recipes passed down from their ancestors, Lovella Schellenberg along with Anneliese Friesen, Betty Reimer, Bev Klassen, Charlotte Penner, Ellen Bayles, Judy Wiebe, Julie Klassen, Kathy McLellan, and Marg Bartel have selected ...

For anyone who has ever wanted to publish a book, the Murray Arts Advisory Board and the Utah Book Writer's Club is hosting a writing workshop Sat., Mar. 9 at the Murray Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to mix with published authors and get tips on publishing and writing. The Murray Arts Advisory Board will also present the winners of the 2013 Murray Writing Competition. Author-presenter genres range from children's books to young adult fantasy to self-help. Class authors include award-winning fantasy writer Connie Walker. Walker just completed her ...

Los Angeles-based Atiz Innovation, a pioneer in book digitization hardware, has recently selected S&A Cherokee as its public relations agency of record. S&A Cherokee will lead the communications strategy for the launch of Atiz's most recent product, Scandock, which allows users to take professional-grade scans from their smartphone. Soon after being established in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2005, Atiz launched the innovative BookDrive line of professional book scanning products. Since 2006, BookDrives have been placed in over a thousand organizations ranging from ...

The First Baptist Church of Tampa will provide volunteers and monetary donations to Current of Tampa Bay, Inc. to help wash the clothes of those less fortunate. The Laundry Project will be held on Sunday, March 3 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Big Wash West Tampa, 1724 W Main St. Tampa, FL 33607. This is the first time that First Baptist Church of Tampa is partnering with Current. The church will be the financial and fundraising sponsor for the Laundry Project and will provide all of the volunteers. "It is really refreshing to see so many organizations reaching ...

NY Party Works, an entertainment rental company for the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas, announced their newest blog post on entertainment ideas for school carnivals and family fun nights on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. The newest blog post features new tips on how to manage the flow of games, ensure people of all ages have fun, how to choose which performers to hire for the event and the importance of general liability insurance. NY Party Works has been in the business of entertaining people for over 30 years. We take pride in being a service oriented ...

With more than 550 stores open in 46 states and Puerto Rico, Batteries Plus, the nation's first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, recently ranked #1 in the battery category as part of the 2013 Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500. Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 is the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking based on objective, quantifiable measures of success. The most important factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system. Only franchise companies that supply full Franchise Disclosure ...

On Saturday, March 16, 2013, indoor cycling enthusiasts across the country are invited to join The Max Cure Foundation and Flywheel Sports for the first annual "Be Brave N' Fly" national cycling event to support MCF's missions of supporting pediatric cancer causes. The unprecedented event will take place at more than 10 Flywheel studios from New York to Seattle on more than 450 bikes. All participants who sign up to "Be Brave 'N Fly" will start and finish the class together, regardless of their location. Riders will help The Max Cure Foundation in their ...

Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nut, Inc., a subsidiary of the world's largest grower of macadamia nuts announces the launch of Royal Hawaiian Orchards—a GMO free and gluten free manufacturer of seasoned macadamia nuts and fruit and macadamia crunches. Founded on three basic beliefs: Live Well. Live Long. Live Aloha. "Royal Hawaiian promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle while infusing the spirit of aloha into everything we do," said Dennis Simonis, President of Royal Hawaiian. "Our Royal Hawaiian brand of macadamia snacks honors qualities like balance and simplicity ...

Elder Law Attorney Kristy Garside will speak at a free seminar entitled "Growing Older: How Can I Pay for Healthcare and the Services I Need?" on March 14, 2013 in Newport, Rhode Island. The free seminar is being held from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at the Blenheim Newport, 303 Valley Road, Middletown, RI. Some of the topics and questions that will be addressed include Medicare Coverage, Medicare vs. Medicaid, Homecare, Assisted Living and Veterans Benefits. Attorney Garside commented on her involvement by stating, "Medicare does not cover expenses associated ...

Resounding Joy Inc. and Remo Inc. have partnered to bring the joy of music making to San Diego. Through Remo, Inc.'s Recreational Music Partnership Program support Resounding Joy Recreational Music Center and Clinic will now have the ability to reach more of their local community to provide music and wellness activities. This synergy between two like-minded organizations is a wonderful example of how a for-profit and a nonprofit can help create and sustain healthy communities. Brock Kaericher, President of Remo Inc. said We are so pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate ...

For the fourth consecutive summer Christie 3-chip DLP projectors will be lighting up Ottawa's famed Parliament Hill with a rich and engaging display that attracts more than 250,000 visitors annually . The gripping narrative of Canadian history via the National Capital Commission's sound and light show, "Mosaika - Canada Through the Eyes of Its People" begins July 10 and ends September 7 this year. Accompanied by lights, a 5.1 surround system, and audio track produced by Groupe Phaneauf, the four Christie Roadster S+20K and five Christie Roadster HD18K projectors ...

The Human Growth Foundation will host a 4.8k Step Up and Walk community event on April 21, 2013, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park (Fountain of the Planets) in Corona, New York. The walkathon will raise awareness of childhood growth disorders and funds for research, education, support and advocacy. The event is presented by EMD Serono and hosted by the Human Growth Foundation, a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to help children and adults with disorders of growth and growth hormone deficiency by providing research, education, ...

SmartFile, a leader in business file sharing and FTP hosting, launched today the '2013 SmartFile Platform Bake-Off', an open source programming and design contest offering $17,000 in cash prizes to student competitors from Indiana colleges. Registered students from schools like Purdue, IU, IUPUI, Rose-Hulman, Ivy Tech, and IPFW were provided with a free SmartFile account in addition to a collection of helpful resources for getting started. Based on feedback from local colleges regarding scheduling, SmartFile will leave registration open throughout the 50-day development ...